Little Naturalists: Rachel Carson by Kate Coombs

Little Naturalists: Rachel Carson by Kate Coombs

Introduce your brilliant baby to the marine biologist, author, and conservationist Rachel Carson.

Rachel Carson was a marine biologist who wrote three popular books about ocean life. She wrote Silent Spring to tell people about the dangers of pesticides, which might kill so many birds that none would be left to sing in the spring. Some people didn't believe what she said, but President John F. Kennedy was one of the people who listened to her. Rachel's work brought about change, and she is considered the mother of the modern environmental movement. Kate Coombs' engaging narrative and Seth Lucas' captivating art teach young readers about this inspiring conservationist, encouraging little naturalists to Be Kind and Be Adventurous.

KATE COOMBS has written a number of works, including picture books, novels, and poetry collections. Water Sings Blue, a collection of ocean poetry, awarded the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Prize in 2012. She's a former teacher who has worked in both K-12 and higher education. Her favorite hue is the blue-green at the crest of an ocean wave, and she enjoys stepping on dried leaves simply to hear them crunch. Visit katecoombs.com for more information.